Speil vs. Spiel: Which Is Correct?

"Speil" is a misspelling of "spiel," which is an informal word that means a speech that is typically long and spoken quickly, usually with the intent to persuade someone.

For example, you may tell a friend that you are thinking about ordering a Hawaiian pizza, and that friend decides to give a spiel about how pineapples on pizza is a terrible idea. They may go into detail on how the sweet pineapples would ruin the taste of the overall pizza-eating experience.

Another example would be of a salesman giving a persuasive long spiel about the benefits of a product, trying to get you to purchase it.

"Spiel" is typically used in informal speech and delivered by someone trying to sell or promote a product, idea, cause, or perspective. Like a rant, a spiel is typically delivered with passion at length, but unlike a rant, a spiel is typically more purposeful and persuasive in nature.

Example sentences

The salesperson delivered the same spiel to every potential customer he encountered.
The politician's spiel was filled with promises and assurances.
The tour guide provided an informative spiel about the historical landmarks.
The street performer gave a captivating spiel to gather a crowd.
The real estate agent delivered a convincing spiel to sell the property to interested buyers.
The charity representative gave a heartful spiel about the organization's mission.
The comedian's spiel had the audience in fits of laughter.
My friend went off on a spiel about how the government was scamming us.
The vendor's spiel at the market convinced me to buy their handmade crafts.
The presenter delivered an engaging spiel to convince investors to fund the project.

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